#1
Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?
Skull
ExplanationForms the main structure of the head and protects the brain.
#2
What is the medical term for the thigh bone?
Femur
ExplanationThe longest and strongest bone in the human body.
#3
Which of the following is a bone in the human forearm?
Radius
ExplanationOne of the two bones in the forearm, located on the thumb side.
#4
What is the medical term for the collarbone?
Clavicle
ExplanationLong bone that connects the arm to the trunk of the body.
#5
What is the medical term for the kneecap?
Patella
ExplanationThe flat, round bone at the front of the knee.
#6
Which term refers to the surgical repair of a joint?
Arthroplasty
ExplanationSurgical reconstruction or replacement of a joint.
#7
Which of the following is not a type of bone fracture?
Hypotonic
ExplanationIncorrect term; fractures are categorized by types like transverse, spiral, etc.
#8
Which of the following terms is associated with the study of muscles?
Myology
ExplanationThe scientific study of muscles.
#9
What does the term 'scoliosis' refer to?
Abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
ExplanationA condition characterized by a sideways curvature of the spine.
#10
What is the medical term for the tailbone?
Coccyx
ExplanationThe small, triangular bone at the base of the spine.
#11
What does the term 'arthralgia' refer to?
Pain in a joint
ExplanationPain experienced in one or more joints of the body.
#12
What does the term 'bursitis' refer to?
Inflammation of a bursa
ExplanationInflammation of the fluid-filled sacs that cushion joints.
#13
What does the term 'synovitis' refer to?
Inflammation of a synovial membrane
ExplanationInflammation of the lining of a joint.